March 12, 2007 - We're Updating The Site - Sorry that it has taken so long to update the site. We're doing that now. Anyone with relevant information, please e-mail us so that we may consider posting it.
March 14, 2007 - FloridaBarWatch normally focuses on the ultra-corrupt practices of the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. But the stunning display of corruption by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission in the case concerning Judge Cliff Barnes warrants public exposure on our web site. Click here to see how the JQC is harassing Judge Barnes on account of his exercise of free speech.Click here to see a more descriptive news article.
March 12, 2007 - Judge Robert Hinkle Becomes The Charlatan Of The Year - Judge Hinkle is widley recognized as the dumbest judge in the history of this nation, but it was his firm commitment to promoting dishonesty and corruption in the Florida judicial system that earned him the distinguished award of "Charlatan of the Year". Click here to read more about this fool...
September
8, 2006 – BREAKING
NEWS
-
Highly respected Jacksonville attorney Jeffrey H. Northcutt has filed
a federal lawsuit against the Florida Board of Bar Examiners on behalf
of applicant Philip Stoddard. FloridaBarWatch commends attorney
Northcutt for his devotion to fighting injustice within Florida’s
attorney licensing system. Click
here to see the federal lawsuit.
September
1, 2006 – The Federal District Court Denies Relief to Bar Applicant–
Today, U.S. District Court
Magistrate William Scherrill recommended that Bar applicant Philip
Stoddard be denied the right to intervene in the Hason lawsuit.
Scherrill’s decision paves the way for Stoddard to file a new
and separate federal lawsuit against the Florida Board of Bar
Examiners. FloridaBarWatch
commends Stoddard for his continuing efforts to fight the widespread
dishonesty and corruption within the Florida Bar.
Click
here to see the full set of litigation documents in the Hason
case.
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August 30, 2006 – Cantero Wins The Charlatan Award Two Years In A Row – Florida Supreme Court Justice Raoul Cantero’s hard work in covering-up the John T. Berry plagiarism scandal has earned him the FloridaBarWatch Charlatan Award for the second year in a row. In fact, Cantero was so impressed with Berry, Cantero recently hired him. Congratulations to Justice Cantero. Click here to see more. |
June
3, 2006 – Philip J. Stoddard Moves To Intervene In The Hason Case
– Bar
applicant Philip Stoddard has requested permission from the U.S.
District Court to intervene in the pending Hason case to fight the
Florida Board of Bar Examiners. Click
here to see the Hason litigation documents.
June
2, 2006 – FloridaBarWatch Files Its Federal Reply Brief –
Attorneys for FloridaBarWatch Founder
Frank Lawrence filed their Reply Brief today in the 11th Circuit Court
of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia. Click
here to see the Appellate Reply Brief.
Click
here to see the full set of Lawrence’s federal litigation
documents.
June
1, 2006 – Has The Florida Board of Bar Examiners Violated Your
Rights? FloridaBarWatch’s
litigation documents page contains a comprehensive set of federal
litigation documents from three pending cases.
If you’re thinking about suing the FBBE, these documents will
show you the FBBE’s potential jurisdictional defenses to your
federal claims. As you
will see, the FBBE inappropriately asserts the same jurisdictional
defenses, regardless of the facts or circumstances of each case.
Click
here to see the litigation documents page.
May
25, 2006 – Another Federal Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against The FBBE
– FloridaBarWatch congratulates
Laura Ford, of Orlando, for standing up for her civil rights.
Click
here to see the May 18, 2006 opinion transferring venue.
Unfortunately, the case has now been assigned to N.D. Judge
Robert Hinkle, who has a close relationship with Florida licensing
officials (Florida Bar Watch recently obtained troubling information
relating to Judge Hinkle’s frequent golf outings with Florida Bar
officials). Florida Bar Watch will be monitoring this case.
Click
here to see the full set of Ford’s federal litigation documents.
April
20, 2006 – The Florida Supreme Court, Again, Abandons The External
Pretence of Honor – Why
would the Florida Supreme Court allow William Hanlon to reapply for
admission (after initially being denied by the FBBE), then hear oral
argument after a second FBBE denial, take 18 additional months to
issue a one-paragraph decision, and then deny Hanlon’s admission
forever? FloridaBarWatch is encouraging a federal lawsuit, including a
damages claim. Click
here to see more.
February
14, 2006 - A FloridaBarWatch Investigation
- A former employee of the Florida
Board of Bar Examiners has provided us with a top-secret Substance
Abuse Protocol that the Board does not disclose to the public. How
many other secret protocols does the FBBE use to evaluate applicants'
moral character? FloridaBarWatch is investigating. Click
here to see the protocol.
February
6, 2006 - A FloridaBarWatch
Investigation - FloridaBarWatch
is demanding that the General Counsel of the Florida Board of Bar
Examiners, Thomas Pobjecky, make a full and fair disclosure of the
facts and circumstances surrounding his 11-month marriage to Geralyn
Pennachio, which ended on October 27, 1978. Since the Florida Board of
Bar Examiners investigates applicants' domestic relationships during
its character and fitness process, why don't we get everything out on
the table?
February
4, 2006 - The
votes are in, and Florida Supreme Court Justice Raoul Cantero has been
elected the FloridaBarWatch "Charlatan of 2005". This award
is annually given to one member of the Florida legal community who
exemplifies a dedication and commitment to advancing dishonesty and
corruption in the Florida legal system. Justice Cantero was voted
"Charlatan of 2005" because of his cover-up of the John T.
Berry plagiarism scandal. Click here to see more. Congratulations to Justice Raoul
Cantero!
January
4, 2006 - Attorneys
for FloridaBarWatch founder Frank Lawrence filed documents today in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida,
requesting that Judge Robert Hinkle authorize a remand from the 11th
Circuit Court of Appeals. In this litigation, FloridaBarWatch seeks to
end the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' abuse of the Florida character
and fitness process. Click
here to see the documents (2.75 MB)
December
19, 2005 -
The Florida Supreme Court entered a
three sentence decision denying FloridaBarWatch Founder Frank Lawrence
admission to The Florida Bar, and the Court refused to offer any
comment on the troubling claims asserted in Lawrence's Petition
for Review. FloridaBarWatch promises new federal court fight. Click
here to see the order.
November
28, 2005 - Why
is the Florida Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism completely
unresponsive, when ethical questions arise concerning one of its own
members? Click
here to see more.
November
3, 2005 - Congratulations
to Ira Braswell IV, who has started StateBarWatch of North Carolina. Click
here to see the website.
October
7, 2005 - We're
on to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, now that Federal Judge
Robert Hinkle abstained, and he declined our request that the federal
district court interpose itself between the State of Florida and the
people, as a a guardian of the peoples' constitutional rights. Click here for more.
September
5, 2005 - FloridaBarWatch
opens a full investigation into the Florida Supreme Court, after the
Court was caught secretly releasing confidential Bar admission
documents. Click
here for more information about this alarming breach of
confidentiality.
February
14, 2005 - The
FBBE uses protected First Amendment activities against applicants who
criticize the system. Click
here to see FloridaBarWatch's litigation documents. To see how
furious the FBBE is about this web site, read the FBBE's July 21, 2005
filing with the Florida Supreme Court.
June
10, 2004 - Click
here to see FBBE General Counsel Thomas Pobjecky's false
exculpatory evidence certification and how FloridaBarWatch had to
invoke the power of the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Florida to uncover the truth.
The
FBBE Disrespects Federal Law - FloridaBarWatch
discovered a troubling 1997 report from a Florida Supreme Court
Committee that exemplifies how Florida licensing officials fail to
respect the pronouncements of the Supreme Court of the United States. Click
here for more.
Here
is some more disturbing information
- Is it appropriate for Board
attorney Thomas Pobjecky, who prosecutes Specifications against
applicants, to also draft the Board's findings of fact and conclusions
of law? Click
here for more about this troubling discovery.
How
is this for honesty and candor? Click
here to see FBBE General Counsel
Thomas Pobjecky's false certification that no exculpatory evidence
existed regarding FloridaBarWatch founder Frank Lawrence - and related
documents!
Is
Secret Information Being Considered?
Click here to see FBBE Executive Director Eleanor Mitchell
Hunter's offer to redact portions of a FBBE Investigative Hearing,
after FloridaBarWatch founder Frank Lawrence discovered that FBBE
members make admissions decisions based upon information not provided
to applicants.
FloridaBarWatch
is continuing the investigation initiated by the Orlando Sentinel
concerning expenditures by Florida's Blood Centers, which is chaired
by Florida Board of Bar Examiner Leighton Yates. Click
here for more.
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